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WEEF-GEDC 2026

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Call for Proposals: Host WEEF (IFEES-GEDC) 2027

The International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES) and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) invite member institutions and organizations to submit proposals to host the World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) – IFEES/GEDC 2027 Annual Conference.

CALL FOR PAPER

WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026 offers the following options for paper presentations:

Key Dates ( Updated )

In line with the extended deadline for abstract submission, please note the updated key dates:

Call for papers opens: November 12, 2025
Abstract submission deadline: April 10, 2026
Full paper submission deadline: May 10, 2026
Notification of accepted papers: June 10, 2026
Poster submission deadline: June 27, 2026 (Research Advances, Doctoral Students in Engineering, Undergraduate Student Projects)
Oral presentation of papers: Tuesday, September 22, from 09:00 to 17:00
Special poster session: Thursday, September 24, 19:00 to 21:00 (Research Advances, Doctoral Students in Engineering, Undergraduate Student Projects)
Author registration and payment deadline: August 5, 2026

Registration

Fees

Category	COP	USD
General attendee registration	~~COP 2,350,000~~ **COP 2.115.000	~~USD 650~~ **USD 585
Undergraduate student (without paper)	~~COP 2,000,000~~ **COP 1.800.000	~~USD 550~~ **USD 495
Professional presenter	~~COP 2,250,000~~ **COP 2.025.000	~~USD 620~~ **USD 558
Undergraduate student presenter	~~COP 1,450,000~~ **COP 1.305.000	~~USD 400~~ **USD 360

**The organizers of WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026 have established a special discounted rate. Valid only for payments made until August 5, 2026.

Important Information

Registration will only be official once the corresponding payment has been made within the indicated deadlines. For presentations in any category, the final payment deadline is August 5, 2026.
The fees indicated in the table above already include the 19% taxes (IVA).
To have a paper published in the WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026 proceedings in any of the categories (Engineering Education, Research Advances, Undergraduate Students, Doctoral Students), at least one author must pay the registration fee by August 5, 2026. One registration covers a maximum of two papers.
An author may participate in a maximum of two papers.
The Undergraduate Student Presenter fee applies only to presentations in the “Undergraduate Student Projects” section. If participating in another category (Engineering Education or Research Advances), the Professional Presenter fee applies.
Registration for Professional presenter and Undergraduate student presenter will be open starting June 10, 2026, when the results of the call for papers are announced.
Payments made for registration to WEEF (IFEES and GEDC) 2026 may be eligible for a refund under the following conditions:
- Cancellations submitted on or before August 15, 2026: a refund of 60% of the amount paid will be issued.
- Cancellations submitted between August 16 and September 12, 2026: a refund of 50% of the amount paid will be issued.
- As of September 13, 2026: no refunds will be granted.
- Refund request procedure: all refund requests must be submitted exclusively via email to weef2026@acofi.edu.co
- Authors of accepted papers: participants who are authors of accepted papers are not eligible for refunds under any circumstance.

Sponsorship

WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026 is the ideal setting where different sectors related to engineering will be present, through the participation of commercial companies, publishing houses, and higher education institutions—all leaders in innovations in processes, products, and services that involve or are oriented towards this area of knowledge.

Reasons to Become a Strategic Partner

Generate new contacts and share experiences with representatives from different institutions, organizations, and entities in sectors related to education and engineering.
Strengthen the recognition of your company, institution, or association and generate greater proximity to a select group of participants.
Learn about advances, developments, innovations, and information in science, technology, and processes within the field of engineering and the training of engineers.
Interact in academic activities with high-level experts of international recognition, with whom experiences and perspectives around the central theme of the Forum will be shared.
Have the possibility to offer projects, services, and products related to engineering.
Participate in the Forum’s promotion and dissemination strategy through the official website, social networks, and event App.
In Cartagena de Indias, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be able to integrate into technical, social, and cultural activities, in the city where the most important events in Colombia are held.
Be a participant in the World Engineering Education Forum: WEEF (IFEES & GEDC), the most recognized event among engineering faculties, schools, and programs worldwide.
Be part of the integration and alliance between the Colombian Association of Engineering Faculties (ACOFI), the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES), and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC).

Procedure

Companies, institutions, associations, or professional associations interested in participating may choose the activities from the presented set that are of interest to them. Spaces for exhibitions are subject to availability.

If you are interested in any of our alternatives, please contact Jenny Quiroga by email at jennyquiroga@acofi.edu.co

Specific Objectives

Encourage inclusive participation from the entire engineering community: leaders, faculty, administrative staff, undergraduate and graduate students, representatives from the productive sector, government entities, and society, to present and learn about initiatives, experiences, research, and contributions that generate transformation through engineering education.

Highlight the contributions of engineering education through its teaching and learning processes, emphasizing its impact on the training of professionals committed to sustainable development and global well-being.

Explore major global challenges such as access to water, energy transition, advances in engineering for health, and the role of emerging technologies from an interdisciplinary and collaborative perspective.

Strengthen the academic work of engineering schools and programs by promoting cooperation among institutions and their connections with governments, international organizations, and society, in order to consolidate networks that enhance the impact of engineering worldwide.

More about WEEF 2026

By participating in WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026, you will have the opportunity to:

Join the most relevant academic event for engineering schools and programs worldwide, led by IFEES & GEDC, and in this edition, supported by the experience and leadership of ACOFI as host.
Connect with leaders and representatives from educational institutions, international organizations, government entities, and industry representatives linked to engineering education and professional practice.
Learn firsthand about advancements, developments, and innovations in engineering and in the training of engineering professionals, presented by their key contributors.
Engage in academic spaces with experts, gaining access to their practices, perspectives, and insights across various fields of engineering.

WEEF-2026 Sponsors

About

In 2007, IFEES members gathered for the first annual IFEES summit in Istanbul, Turkey. The first official World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) was held in 2010 at the National University of Singapore and, in 2012, WEEF became an official trademark.

In 2016, WEEF was held jointly with the annual Global Engineering Deans Council Conference. Both events were held jointly every two years until 2020, when leaders from both organizations decided to hold the two events collaboratively annually. The WEEF-GEDC conferences are among the world’s largest gathering of stakeholders and leaders in engineering education, with representatives from institutions, industry, nonprofits, and governments coming together to promote pedagogy and impact engineering education on a global scale.